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UNCOVERED: Eu universal charger rules come into force - The Untold Story

Most devices already use these cables, but Apple was more than a little reluctant (Credit: AFP)

EU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use the same charger came into force on Saturday, in a change Brussels said will cut costs and waste.

Manufacturers are now obliged to fit devices sold in the 27-nation bloc with a USB-C, the port chosen by the European Union as the common standard for charging electronic tools.

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